Vegetable Equipment Systems Farm Tour
New Lebanon, OH
Sunday, August 13, 2017
4:00-6:00pm
This beginning farmer focused tour will walk you through the process of equipment systems and the role that machinery can play in making established systems on the farm more efficient. Organic farmer Ben Jackle will provide an overview of the process and equipment used in their greenhouse, field (with a focus on seed bed preperation and cultivation), and packing shed. Learn about how equipment can facilitate effective flow on a mixed vegetable operation and how these systems fit together.
Directions: From Dayton, follow Rte. 35 W from downtown Dayton towards Eaton. At W. 3rd St., turn left (west) to stay on Rte. 35 towards Eaton. Turn left on Diamond Mill Rd., and drive south for approximately 4 miles. Turn right on Mile Rd. and drive west. Mile Creek Farm is on the left in about 0.75 miles.
This event is presented by OEFFA and is part of the 2017 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series. For a full schedule of events, go to www.oeffa.org.
10786 Mile Rd.
New Lebanon, OH 45345